Julia Roberts Shines at 2025 Gotham Awards
On Monday, October 1, Julia Roberts, 58, attended the Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City with After the Hunt director Luca Guadagnino. The Oscar-winning actress dazzled in a blue satin suit paired with black stilettos, her red hair elegantly cascading over her shoulders.
Roberts and Guadagnino, 54, received the Visionary Tribute award, presented by Paul Rudd. During their joint speech, Roberts humorously acted as Guadagnino’s “translator,” repeating his English speech in Italian.
Hollywood stars showcased their finest attire at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards, held by the Gotham Film & Media Institute on December 1.
Roberts joked about needing a quick speech due to an urgent restroom break, thanking everyone for their creative contributions in challenging times. She expressed her excitement about working with Guadagnino, hoping for future collaborations.
The Gotham Awards Visionary Tribute was announced in advance for Roberts and Guadagnino’s film. Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute, praised their collaboration, highlighting Roberts’ performance in After the Hunt as a career milestone.
Roberts, who played Alma Imhoff, a Yale professor, shared her appreciation for working with Guadagnino, noting his unique understanding of human behavior and his meticulous attention to detail.
After the Hunt follows Alma’s internal struggle when a student accuses a colleague, and a secret from her past emerges.
Guadagnino expressed his admiration for Roberts, stating, “I only cast actors I fall in love with,” and described Roberts as “Cinema with a capital C.”
Guadagnino also praised Roberts’ role in Steel Magnolias, noting her enduring brilliance in cinema.
Other honorees included Jeremy Allen White and Scott Cooper for Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman for Song Sung Blue, Noah Baumbach for Jay Kelly, Tessa Thompson for Hedda, the Sinners cast, and Frankenstein with The Gotham Vanguard Tribute.
